In perpetual memory of a matter; for preserving a record of a matter. Applied to depositions taken in order to preserve the testimony of the deponent … [Read more...] about IN PERPETUAM REI MEMORIAM
I
IN PRAESENTI
At the present time; used in opposition to in futuro. A marriage contracted in words de praesenti is good; as, I take Paul to be my husband, is a good marriage, but words de futuro would not be sufficient, unless the ceremony was followed by consummation. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 258. … [Read more...] about IN PRAESENTI
IN PERPETUITY
Indefinitely, forever, e.g. the right to keep the proceeds of a vegetable garden in perpetuity. … [Read more...] about IN PERPETUITY
IN PRENDER
L. Fr. In taking. A term applied to such Incorporeal hereditaments as a party entitled to them was to take for himself; such as common. 2 Steph. Comm. 23; 3 Bl. Comm. 15. In pretio emptionis et venditionis naturaliter licet contrahentibus se circumvenire. In the price of buying and selling, it is naturally allowed to the contracting parties to overreach each other. 1 Story, … [Read more...] about IN PRENDER
IN PERPETUUM REI TESTIMONIUM
In perpetual testimony of a matter; for the purpose of declaring and settling a thing forever. 1 Bl. Comm. 86. … [Read more...] about IN PERPETUUM REI TESTIMONIUM